Preparing for Freedom of Information Implementation Read more about Preparing for Freedom of Information Implementation The implementation of Freedom of Information entails organizational and procedural arrangements for it to become effective. This presentation highlights some important preparatory actions for the implementation of Freedom of Information, particularly in the context of the Philippines.
Freedom of Information Program Read more about Freedom of Information Program Future programs of the Philippines’ Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) are shared in this presentation. Key findings from the results of a rapid third-party survey on freedom of information implementation carried out by the PCOO in the last quarter 2017 are also discussed.
Preparing for Freedom of Information: Processing Requests, Proactive Disclosure, Records and Information Management Read more about Preparing for Freedom of Information: Processing Requests, Proactive Disclosure, Records and Information Management Revisiting practices on the preparation of freedom of information (FOI) is crucial. This presentation highlights the importance of recognizing the role of press officers in some countries and designating a nodal point within government to lead the implementation of FOI management.
Information Management and Proactive Disclosure Read more about Information Management and Proactive Disclosure To institutionalize the implementation of freedom of information effectively, it is important to list public authorities as a way of ensuring that these offices could not declare themselves as private entities to avoid their responsibilities under the right to information (RTI). This presentation shares information on changes that are necessary for more effective RTI implementation.
Freedom of Information Read more about Freedom of Information Records management helps citizens find requested information, identify the type of information that exists, and ensure the destruction of unwelcome information. This presentation provides useful information on processing freedom of information requests.
Right to Information in India Read more about Right to Information in India India has made strides in providing right to information since 2005. Read more about freedom of information in the country. Anjali Bhardwaj shared India’s experience with its Right to Information Act (RTI) which has been in place for 12 years. Passed in 2005, it is demanded, owned, used, and protected by the people. The passage of the RTI into law came after strong movement from the citizens for legislation. Furthermore, demand for a central law grew as there were RTI laws in 9 states.
Data Protection and Right to Information Read more about Data Protection and Right to Information Data protection and right to privacy may sometimes come into conflict, but the degree to which these clash depends on the provisions of the laws governing them. This presentation provides actual examples of the conflict arising from different perceptions of what constitutes disclosing personal information and gives specific conditions under which this exemption is granted. It strikes a balance between an individual’s right to privacy and an organization’s obligation to disclose information.
Making the Demand Side of Freedom of Information Work Read more about Making the Demand Side of Freedom of Information Work In the United Kingdom, the passage of the Freedom of Information was a long and slow process.
Maurice Frankel Keywords freedom of information UK journalism corporate accountability Read more about Maurice Frankel Maurice Frankel has worked for the Campaign since it was set up in 1984 and has been its director since 1987. He previously worked on access to environmental and safety information issues for the corporate accountability group Social Audit. He drafted the successful Private Members’ Bills which became the Access to Personal Files Act 1987, the Access to Medical Reports Act 1988, the Environment and Safety Information Act 1988 and the Access to Health Records Act 1990.
Philippine Statistical Authority: Making Access to Information a Meaningful Right Read more about Philippine Statistical Authority: Making Access to Information a Meaningful Right The Philippine Statistical Authority was one of the first to implement a Freedom of Information Program in the country.